Verdi Academy of Dance

Perfectly designed with your toddler in mind. Play, movement and learning are woven together with music and Melody Bear. Your child will learn foundations of movement without even realizing it.

The uniform for Modern Dance includes a black leotard and black footless tights.

For Ballet Intermediate Foundation, the required attire is a royal blue leotard, pink ballet tights, pink soft pointe shoes, and pointe shoes.

The uniform for Ballet Intermediate/Advanced consists of a black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink soft point shoes, and pointe shoes.

Ballet Grade 4 participants must wear a teal leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes with a full sole (no split soles), and a character skirt along with character shoes.

For Ballet Grade 3, students are required to wear a mulberry leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes with a full sole (no split soles), and a character skirt with character shoes.

The uniform for Ballet Grade 2 includes a lavender leotard, pink ballet tights, leather ballet shoes with a full sole (no split soles), and a character skirt along with character shoes.

Ballet Grade 1 students need a navy blue leotard, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes with a full sole (no split soles), and a character skirt with character shoes.

For Ballet Primary, the required attire is a marine blue leotard, a marine blue Pskirt, pink ballet socks, and pink leather ballet shoes with a full sole; split soles are prohibited.

The uniform for Ballet Pre-Primary includes a lavender leotard, lavender Pskirt elastic, pink ballet socks, and pink leather ballet shoes with a full sole, and no split soles are allowed.

Students in Melody Movement B must wear a sky blue tank ribbon dress, pink ballet socks, and pink leather ballet shoes with a full sole, and absolutely no split soles are allowed.

The uniform for Melody Movement A-2 consists of a yellow tank ribbon dress, pink ballet socks, and pink leather ballet shoes featuring a full sole; split soles are not permitted.

For Melody Movement A-1, students require a pink tank ribbon dress, pink ballet socks, and pink leather ballet shoes with a full sole, explicitly excluding split soles.

For boys in all levels, the uniform includes a white short sleeve t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings, and white ballet socks with white ballet shoes that do not have split soles.

Students will learn various styles taught through character dances, commonly practiced in other countries such as Hungary, Poland, and Russia.

Verdi Academy has classes designed for 3-6 year olds and uses a Pre-School dance curriculum from the Royal Academy of Dance and Melody Movement. These programs are perfectly designed and students will learn the foundations of movement without even realizing it!

Vocational (Major) Examinations are designed to measure the progress of students 11 years of age and older who wish to become professional dancers or teachers, and a very high standard of execution is required. The examinations fall into five levels: Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2.

The Graded Syllabus is designed to meet the needs of young people ages 6 and up who attend ballet class once or twice a week. The syllabus has been carefully structured by a panel of experts beginning with Pre-Primary and followed by nine levels of Primary through to Grade 8.

Ms. Noelia began formally teaching classes at the Verdi Academy of Dance as an Affiliate Member of the RAD and continues to instruct various Ballet and Modern Dance classes here, today.

Elisa Orta currently teaches Melody B Ballet, Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grade 1 at Verdi.

Jamie Brennan currently teaches modern dance classes at Verdi Academy of Dance.

Placement Required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required and includes pointe. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

8-9 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Foundations: Ballet Technique and Conditioning for ages 8-11. This class focuses on building a strong base in ballet technique and essential conditioning exercises to support dancers' physical development and prevent injuries.

Progressions: Ballet Technique and Conditioning for ages 12-14. This class continues to develop ballet technique and conditioning, introducing more complex movements and challenges suitable for intermediate young dancers.

Refinements: Ballet Technique and Conditioning for ages 15 and older. This advanced class focuses on perfecting ballet technique and intensive conditioning, preparing dancers for higher levels of performance and artistry.

9-10 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required and includes pointe. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

5-6 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

4 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

3 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

13-19 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

11-14 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

20+. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Placement required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

20+. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Leaps, Turns & Improvisation for ages 13-19. This class focuses on developing essential dance skills such as dynamic leaps, precise turns, and creative improvisation, enhancing a dancer's performance quality and versatility.

Leaps, Turns & Improvisation for ages 8-12. This class focuses on developing essential dance skills such as dynamic leaps, precise turns, and creative improvisation, enhancing a dancer's performance quality and versatility.

Adult Ballet & Modern for ages 18+. This class offers adults an opportunity to engage in both classical ballet and contemporary modern dance techniques, promoting fitness, flexibility, and artistic expression.

Carley is currently teaching modern during the adult class on Thursday evenings.

6-7 years old. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.

Pre-Point: Grade 4. This class is designed to prepare dancers for pointe work, focusing on the necessary strength, alignment, and technique required for safe and effective pointe training.

Placement Required. Dancers who are new in the studio are typically invited to join a class that is suitable for them based on their age and prior experience. Final Class placement is determined by the Instructor. Once a child is placed in a grade level, they will remain at this level throughout the season.